Ted Boutrous
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“As far as I can tell, no sitting president has ever sued a reporter or media outlet or media executive for allegedly defaming him,”
Ted Boutrous · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-18
Ted Boutrous noted the unprecedented nature of a sitting president suing a media outlet.
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“When you have the presidential bully pulpit, you simply don’t need to sue to get to the truth.”
Ted Boutrous · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-18
Ted Boutrous commented on a president's ability to use the bully pulpit rather than litigation.
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CNN